A Losing Season.
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| Title: | A Losing Season. |
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| Authors: | Betz, Joe (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture. Jun2026, Vol. 234 Issue 6, p40-42. 3p. 3 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Coaching (Athletics), Services for caregivers, Perseverance (Ethics), Faith, Dementia, Sports for children, Colorectal cancer, Sports seasons |
| Abstract: | The article reflects on the author’s experience coaching a fifth-grade basketball team through a losing season while simultaneously caring for his aging mother facing early onset dementia and stage 3 colorectal cancer. It explores themes of endurance, faith, and compassionate accompaniment amid suffering, emphasizing the value of small victories and presence over conventional success. Drawing on Jesuit spirituality and theological insights, the author discusses the challenges of caregiving, the importance of self-care, and the transformative potential of suffering. Ultimately, the narrative suggests that enduring hardship with compassion can reveal deeper meaning and hope beyond measurable outcomes. [Extracted from the article] |
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